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San Bernardino County

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Did you know one man claimed thousands of acres in the Mojave Desert and created a health spa called Zzyzx, the same name the area is known by today? 🏜️ Zzyzx, CA was originally known as Soda Springs, a natural spring in the Mojave Desert about seven miles south of Baker. In the
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Get ready to explore the wonders of the night as we search for owls, glowing scorpions and other nocturnal creatures at Mojave River Forks Regional Park on Saturday, July 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. 🦉 🔦 Each walk is about 45 minutes and two walks are scheduled to depart at 6:15 p.m.
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The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District recently welcomed a new employee to headquarters, a quadruped robot dog. While the introduction video shows the robot meeting its new colleagues and showing off a few neat tricks, this high-tech addition is much more than that.
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Did you know that when the final section of Interstate 210 was completed, the public was invited to walk, run and bike on the newly constructed roadway? 🛣 Interstate 210, known as the Foothill Freeway, was planned in the 1940s, commissioned in the mid-1950s, and completed in
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Jun 18
Lea la Actualización del Condado en Español de San Bernardino del 18 de junio de 2026: bit.ly/4xEnIWs
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Jun 18
San Bernardino County Media Specialist II Cindi Malvin provides a roundup of what's in today's County Update. Read more about it here: lnks.gd/3/3WpTrzH
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Jun 18
Did you know more than 60,000 troops were trained at Fort Irwin in the Mojave Desert during World War II? 🪖 In 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated approximately 1,000 square miles of the Mojave Desert as an anti-aircraft training range. The range was originally
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Jun 17
As temperatures rise and families head to pools, lakes, beaches and water parks to cool off, San Bernardino County Fire is reminding residents that water safety should always be a top priority. 💦 Drowning can happen quickly and silently, often within seconds. Children are
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Jun 17
Did you know a desert town along Route 66 was once mapped using camels instead of horses? 🐫 Helendale is an unincorporated community located in the Mojave Desert. It lies along historic Route 66, west of Interstate 15, between Barstow and Victorville. Its early story began in
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Jun 16
San Bernardino County's Preschool Services is going beyond the classroom. The department helps children prepare for kindergarten while connecting families to health, nutrition and a comprehensive array of support services. See how the department is helping families thrive. 🎒
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Jun 16
County offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen on Monday, June 22. ---- Las oficinas del condado permanecerán cerradas el viernes 19 de junio en conmemoración del Juneteenth y reabrirán el lunes 22 de junio. #Juneteenth
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Did you know that twin brothers Alfred H. Smiley and Albert K. Smiley helped create one of Redlands' most treasured landmarks? 📚 Shortly after Redlands was incorporated in 1888, residents recognized the need for a public library. While the city worked toward that goal, local
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The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously adopted the county’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget, marking the culmination of a months-long public process. The approximately $10.9 billion budget invests $273.7 million in targeted county priorities while
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